Thermal Analysis Laboratory

SIMULTANEOUS THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYZER AND DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETER (SDT)

The temperature-dependent mass change (TGA) and heat exchange (DSC) of the sample are simultaneously measured.

Brand / Model: TA Instruments / SDT 650  

Sample Capacity: 200 mg 

Working Atmospheres: N, Oand air  

Temperature Range: Ambient temperature up to 1500°C 

Heating Rate: 0,1-100°C / min 

Analyzes: Thermal stability, oxidative balance, degradation kinetics, the amount of additive in the specimen, moisture and volatile quantity   

 

DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETRY (DSC)

The thermal properties of the sample are determined simultaneously by measuring the temperature-dependent heat exchange.

Brand / Model: TA Instruments / DSC250

Temperature Range: -90°C to 550°C 

Temperature Accuracy: +/- 0.05°C 

Temperature Resolution: +/- 0.008°C 

Heating / Cooling Rate: 0,1-50°C / min 

Analyzes: Glass transition temperature, melting and boiling point of the reaction and heat of fusion energy, oxidative stability , specific heat capacity, OIT ( Oxidation Induction Times) 

 

DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYSIS (DMA) 

It is used to determine the viscoelastic properties of a gel, solid polymer or composite sample by measuring the change in temperature, tension, strain and strength .    

Brand / Model: TA Instruments / Q800 

Maximum Force: 18 N 

Minimum Force: 0,0001 N 

Force Sensitivity: 0,00001 N 

Stress Resolution: 1 nm 

Tan δ Sensitivity: ± 1% 0.0001 

Temperature Range: Room temperature to 600°C 

Heating Rate: 0,1-20°C / min 

Analyzes: Glass transition temperature, storage modulus, damping module